Afternoon Logistics Coordinator,
Job Summary
Action Courier Services, Inc. is a 46-year-old air freight pick-up and delivery company based in Kent, WA. We are actively interviewing for a full time Logistics Coordinator with a general work schedule of M-F 11:00-8:00PM with rotating on-call duties over the weekend required (about once every 4-5 weeks). Applicants must be motivated, professional, able to work well with others and multi-task in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. Communications and flexibility are vital to the success of the company and is expected from all.
Job duties include sharing responsibilities of overseeing upwards of 20+/- drivers and their individual progress, ensuring detailed communication between driver and customer. Verifying the paperwork turned in from drivers meet company standards and that all equipment, keys and time sheets are turned in at the end of their shift. Answering phones, identifying and labeling freight, maintaining a clean and neat work area and keeping detailed organize notes on shipments.
The above information is a general description for the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties. We expect and appreciate employees who take ownership in the processes and results of activities within their scope of work and personal flexibility to assume new tasks is essential.
Applications available at 22140 76th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032. www.action-sea.com
Responsibilities and Duties
Job Duties will include but not limited to:
Scheduling and routing of deliveries and pickups to ensure on-time, safe transportation
Calling/e-mailing customers with updates and status of their shipments
Communicating and resolving issues while maintaining accurate records and detailed notations of interactions with both customer and drivers performing service
Preparing documentation for airlines and trucking companies
Answering phones, communicating instructions between customer and drivers
Supervising and inspecting freight packaging for shipping.
Updating customers via phone or E-mail as to status of shipment
Help maintain cleanliness of facility.
Respond to customer requests on an On-Call basis.
Ensuring facility and vehicles are locked down every night.
Qualifications and Skills
Job Requirements:
Must have great customer service skills and be a genuine assistance to all.
Display communication skills through phone and e-mail.
Must be highly dependable and detail oriented with ability to manage many tasks
Familiarity with cities, roads, traffic flow, mileage, and estimated trip times; past delivery experience preferred
Must be drug free and be able to pass drug test and background check.
Ability to take instruction well and show flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
Qualified candidates will be a team player with a minimum of two years applied work experience in the transportation industry with proven success as a supervisor.
Must speak clear English be eligible to work in the United States.
Strong leadership skills required to motivate employees to accomplish their assigned duties
Benefits
Primary Healthcare available after probationary period of 60-days (Med/Den/Vision).
Paid Vacation and Paid sick leave accrue upon hire.
Paid holidays and 401K benefits are available after six months.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Some days may be longer or shorter depending on drivers progress. Are you willing to have a flexible off time with a general understanding that it is around 8:PM?
Experience:
- Dispatching: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
